About
An upright semi-evergreen perennial to 60cm tall, with glossy, bronze, coarsely toothed leaves on reddish stems, and inconspicuous reddish flowers in early autumn.
About the genus
Haloragis are herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennials, often becoming woody at the base, with simple, toothed leaves and insignificant flowers in the leaf axils
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist but well drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun
PruningCut back old stems as they die down for the winter
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in 20-22C (68-71F) or from softwood suttings in spring and early summer; divide established plants in late autumn or early spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free